Professional dance artists, organizations, and collectives apply for grants to create, produce, and present dance works or support professional dance development in Toronto.
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Get matched →Dance Projects provides funding to professional dance artists, organizations, and collectives for the creation, production, and presentation of dance works, and other projects that support the development of professional dance in Toronto. The program recognizes a diversity of dance practices and is supported by the City of Toronto through annual funding allocated by Toronto City Council.
For all categories, project expenses may include: artists fees, production and technical fees, marketing and outreach costs, administrative costs, and childcare costs. Payment of artist fees is required. Works conceived for digital platforms are eligible in all categories.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.
The project start date must be a minimum of 3 months after the submission deadline. Applications submitted to the February deadline should be for projects taking place after June 1; applications submitted to the August deadline should be for projects taking place after November 1. All projects must be completed within two years of the notification letter date.
For questions, reach out to Tafiya Itiaba-Bayah, Program Manager, Dance at 416-392-6802 x 224 or [email protected]